Clutch push rod

[Smokescreen]

When I removed my pressure plate last, that end cap fell right out.  Were it not for the fact that it says STM on it, and i'd seen the STM badge before, I'd have been uncertain where it went.

[Bergweiserus]

i am installing a speedymoto pressure plate with new springs/screws/caps and
i've found some great info in this thread, thanks.

i have a couple other questions to ask:

1) the pushrod cap is stuck inside the throwout bearing on the OEM p-plate when i
    pulled it off.  how the heck do i get that thing outta there?  it's pretty stuck in.  Also,
    my speedymoto p-plate didn't come with the cap installed inside the bearing; is it
    okay to re-use the OEM pushrod cap, assuming i can get it out of the bearing?

2) what is the proper technique for cleaning out the 'tunnel' that the clutch pushrod
    goes into?

3) i want to buy a new pushrod as i think the OEM p-rod on it's last legs; it looks like it's
    been on a lathe.  can someone suggest a place to get a new pushrod & possibly p-rod cap?

PS - this is a 1994 900 V2 engine.

[Bergweiserus]

okay it looks like i can order the rings from Desmo Times, but still not sure where to get
a new push rod.

i saw one on ebay but it looks pretty used.

[Bergweiserus]

i got the pushrod cap out of the OEM bearing with a small tap of the plastic hammer after some WD-40 soaked in.

ordered a new pushrod from the Duck dealer.

i love doing my own work.....it makes the discovery (this morning) of needing a new clutch basket and plates a
little easier to swallow.